Inclusion Assistant - Special Educational ; SEN

Inclusion Assistant
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) Job Snapshot
- Role:
Inclusion Assistant

- Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
- Function:
Special Education

- Experience:

Minimum 2 years of SEN teaching experience
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

Aldar Education is seeking an Inclusion Assistant to support students with special educational needs at ABO, a charter school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. ABO follows the US Curriculum and serves more than 1,500 students from KG2 to Grade 5. The school promotes a collaborative, student-centred learning environment focused on continuous improvement, professional development and meaningful stakeholder engagement. The Inclusion Assistant will provide individual and small-group learning support to students with additional educational needs, helping them participate in classroom activities, develop independence and achieve their Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.

Working closely with homeroom teachers, subject teachers, the Head of Inclusion and specialist professionals, the successful candidate will support academic progress, communication, social development and positive behaviour. Applicants must hold a Diploma in Special Educational Needs (SEN) and have at least two years of SEN teaching experience.

• Country:
  United Arab Emirates
• City:
  Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
• Function:
  Special Education
• Salary:
  Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality:
  Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement:
  On-site

• Provide individual and small-group assistance to students with additional educational needs.
• Support students inside and outside the classroom to enable participation in school activities.
• Assist students with academic, physical, emotional, behavioural and communication needs.
• Help students develop independence through clear and meaningful learning strategies.
• Encourage positive participation, confidence and self-esteem.
• Provide appropriate supervision during classroom activities, specialist lessons and other school activities.
• Help students remain focused and engaged with assigned learning tasks.

• Assist teachers in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Align learning support activities with individual student IEP goals.
• Monitor student participation, progress and attainment.
• Provide feedback to teachers regarding student achievements and areas requiring additional support.
• Support the delivery of individual learning strategies prescribed by teachers.
• Help adapt classroom activities to meet identified learning needs.
• Contribute to accurate pupil records and progress information under teacher guidance.

• Provide individual instruction as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Support group instruction when appropriate.
• Demonstrate learning activities and instructional techniques.
• Prepare resources and materials that help students access the curriculum.
• Assist with differentiated learning tasks and classroom activities.
• Monitor assigned student work and provide appropriate feedback in accordance with school policy.
• Help students complete activities while encouraging independence.
• Reinforce positive learning behaviours and recognize student achievements.

• Support students in developing appropriate social and communication skills.
• Promote positive behaviour in accordance with the school 's behaviour policy.
• Help students build confidence, independence and self-discipline.
• Reinforce classroom expectations and appropriate conduct.
• Support the implementation of behaviour strategies established by teachers and the Inclusion team.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist students in managing behavioural and emotional challenges within the scope of the role.

• Work with specialist professionals, including speech and language therapists and occupational therapists, when required.
• Attend relevant Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT), Occupational Therapy (OT) and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) intervention sessions.
• Deliver follow-up intervention activities as directed to reinforce and generalise targeted skills.
• Support students in applying therapy-related skills within classroom and school activities.
• Coordinate with teachers and relevant specialists to maintain consistency in student…